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Progressive Era: Labor Unions Timeline

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet exploring the development and impact of labor unions during the Progressive Era in American history.

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#History
#History
#Progressive Era
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Labor Unions
#Describe key events in the history of labor unions during the Progressive Era
#Explain how labor unions influenced workers' rights and policies
#Compare different labor union actions and their outcomes

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Progressive Era: Labor Unions Timeline

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Major Events in Labor Unions during the Progressive Era

The Progressive Era (roughly 1890s to 1920s) was a time of significant change for labor unions in America. Key events included the formation of important unions, strikes, and legislative changes that affected workers' rights.

Sources:

Source A: The Formation of the American Federation of Labor (AFL)

'Founded in 1886, the AFL aimed to organize skilled workers into national unions, advocating for better wages, hours, and working conditions.' Provenance: Official AFL documents from 1900.

Source B: The Pullman Strike (1894)

'The Pullman Strike was a nationwide railway strike that disrupted rail traffic and mail delivery. It highlighted the tensions between workers and big business.' Provenance: Newspaper report from 1894.

Source C: The Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)

'This legislation exempted labor unions from being prosecuted as trusts or monopolies, giving unions legal protection.' Provenance: U.S. Government legislation, 1914.

1.
Outline the key events that contributed to the development of labor unions during the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the Pullman Strike affected public attitudes towards labor unions. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Compare the goals of the AFL with those of other labor unions during the same period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the Clayton Antitrust Act for labor unions. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary explaining the overall impact of the Progressive Era on labor unions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the methods used by labor unions during the Progressive Era to achieve their goals. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Explain the importance of legal protections for labor unions during the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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